- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Varanasi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varanasi, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varanasi (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨369 (C$7) | C$14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨195 (C$3.80) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨107 (C$2.08) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (C$0.76) | C$2.38 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 (C$0.98) | C$4.08 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨21 (C$0.42) | C$2.62 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (C$2.55) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (C$1.98) | C$3.73 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (C$0.36) | C$2.90 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (C$2.59) | C$2.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨659 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 (C$1.34) | C$2.31 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (C$0.42) | C$1.76 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Varanasi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,794 (C$366) | C$1,186 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,641 (C$227) | C$982 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,684 (C$52) | C$117 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,452 (C$145) | C$919 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,452 (C$106) | C$695 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,500 (C$29) | C$64 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,290 (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (C$877) | C$392 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,860 (C$192) | C$111 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (C$4.88) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,372 (C$46) | C$61 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,161 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,202 (C$62) | C$95 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,166 (C$42) | C$87 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨984,134 (C$19,172) | C$22,684 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.42) | C$1.19 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,981 (C$39) | C$47 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨196 (C$3.82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (C$3.08) | C$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (C$4.87) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (C$3.90) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨106 (C$2.07) | C$3.90 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨236 (C$4.60) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (C$2.89) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (C$1.26) | C$2.46 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$1.95) | C$19 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨604 (C$12) | C$43 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 (C$6) | C$27 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨848 (C$17) | C$84 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,142 (C$22) | C$93 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨287 (C$5.59) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨62 (C$1.21) | C$5.44 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨167 (C$3.26) | C$5.57 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨40,427 (C$788) | C$141 | + 459% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨38 (C$0.74) | C$2.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,290 (C$25) | C$34 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨91 (C$1.78) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,013
(₨103,319)
in Varanasi.
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